Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.

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Fireworks by the numbers

From 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 18,500 fires caused by fireworks. These fires included 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires and 16,900 outside and other fires. An estimated two people were killed in these fires.